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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,660.84, 6,990.30 and 2,062.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,660.84, 6,990.30 and 2,062.12 is: 3,092.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,660.84 : 6,990.30 = 2,062.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,660.84/6,990.30 = 2,062.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,660.84x = 6,990.30 × 2,062.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,660.84x = 14,414,837.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,414,837.44/4,660.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.76

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